Homkund

Not to be confused with Hemkund

Homkund, also spelled Hom Kund is a high-altitude mountain pond located in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand State, India. Located at a height of 12,323 feet above sea level, it is in the middle of snow-covered valleys.[1] Two Himalayan peaks, Trisul and Nanda Ghunti are near Homkund.[1]

The geo-location of Homkund lake is: Latitude: 30.33091641 , Longitude: 79.74387600 [2]

Trekking

Homkund has become a trekking destination in recent years and those who trek to Roopkund consider this as another trekking destination, as Homkund is located near Roopkund.[1]

Homkund falls on the popular trek route to Ronti Saddle, a mountain pass between Nanda Ghungti and Trishul. It takes a trek of 3 days from Roopkund crossing the Junargali Pass to reach there. You can also reach there from a different route starting from the village of Sutol and passing by Latakhopri and Chandaniya Ghat.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Roopkund lake's skeleton mystery solved! Scientists reveal bones belong to 9th century people who died during heavy hail storm". India Today. 31 May 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  2. ↑ "Homekund Lake Details".
  3. ↑ "Ronti Saddle - Roopkund - Homkund Trek".


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